Listen Then Speak
Our desire is to sit and chop it up with anyone from best selling authors to successful entrepreneurs and get a sense of the highs and lows of their journey. We want to delve past the surface to see how their culture, faith, career choices, and mental health have brought them to their current destination and broach topics that will provoke both thought and action in listeners.
Episodes
As we close out 2025, Jahmaal Marshall reflects on a powerful year of growth, leadership, and transformation within the Listen Then Speak community.
In this episode, Jahmaal explores the often-overlooked reality of high-functioning burnout, especially among senior leaders, high performers, and business owners who appear successful on the outside but are silently carrying exhaustion, emotional overload, and unspoken resentment.
You’ll...
In a sea of hot-takes and fast “advice”, it can be difficult to understand what is really important when it comes to success in business but also in life.
…and that’s before we even get to the “how”.
This week’s guest has not only distilled what is really important, but also how you get there when it comes to leveling up your life, your career and really, everything in-between.
Tee Smith is a leadership trainer, wisdom teacher, and en...
Senior leaders, C-suite executives, and business owners are succeeding at unprecedented levels—yet many are silently battling stress, burnout, anxiety, and disordered boundaries.
In this powerful episode, Jahmaal Marshall speaks directly to high-performing leaders who feel exhausted behind the scenes and have normalized overwhelm as “the cost of success.”
This is not a conversation about productivity hacks or time management. It’s an...
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
1. The “Always-Available Executive” Pattern
Why leaders feel compelled to stay on call 24/7 and the subconscious fear that drives it.
2. The High-Achiever Who Can’t Say No
How guilt-based decision-making leads to overcommitment and delayed growth.
3. The Hidden Burnout of Emotionally Compassionate Leaders
Why “carrying everyone’s pain” becomes a silent tax on mental h...
In this episode, we cover:
Why nurse burnout is rising nationwide
The emotional weight behind compassion fatigue
Why stress in nursing is often ignored or minimized
The danger of “I’m fine” culture
How to create emotional and professional boundaries without guilt
Tools nurses can use to reconnect to purpose and protect their mental health
How the Listen Then Speak method restores communication and healing in healthcare teams
We want to get...
With 28 years as an international professional speaker and corporate trainer, Precious L. Williams has methods to empower her clients to secure millions in pitch competition winnings, secure lucrative speaking engagements, and have helped countless Fortune 500 companies outperform their competition. From the poverty-stricken streets of St. Louis, Missouri, to the global stage of influence, Precious’ story of transformation is nothi...
As we step into a new season of conversations, insights, and growth, we want to hear from you directly.
Who are our listeners? What challenges are you facing right now? And how can this podcast best serve you moving forward?
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Evan Marks is a seasoned mental performance coach with over 25 years of Wall Street wisdom, previously serving as a Senior Consultant and Performance Advisor at The ReThink Group. Armed with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania and a background in Division 1 Lacrosse, Evan’s journey is a story of resilience, strategic thinking, and an unyielding pursuit of excellence. From tackling unpredictable markets to coachin...
Ted Phaeton is a husband, father, and dog dad with a passion for helping men unlock their full potential through productivity, time mastery, and leadership. An Emmy Award-winning Morning Meteorologist at Queen City News in Charlotte, NC, Ted understands the power of structure, discipline, and efficiency—waking up at ungodly hours has made him a master of time optimization and peak performance.
As the host of The Modern Man Podcast (...
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why AI is accelerating disconnection more than innovation
The real leadership gap emerging in today’s orgs
How to lead without losing yourself or your people
A powerful 3-part framework to lead through ambiguity
What to expect in the July 10th webinar with Mita Mallick
🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned
👥 Register for the Webinar: "Examining Leadership Amid AI-Driven Change"
📅 Date: Wednesday...
Jordan Mendoza is a sought-after sales and social media coach, podcast host, and author with a passion for helping individuals and brands elevate their presence and close deals. As the host of the popular podcast Blaze Your Own Trail, Jordan shares valuable insights from top-performing industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives, diving into the stories that shaped their success. His expertise in building authentic, high-impact ...
- What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why Mental Health Awareness Month still matters in 2025
- Startling statistics around burnout and anxiety in the tech industry
- The unique strengths and struggles of veterans in tech
- How burnout impacts your identity, not just your energy
- The difference between high-functioning and truly being well
- How the Rewire Roadmap One-on One Session can help you realign mentally, emotionally, and spiritually
The true definition of burnout and how it manifests in tech careers
Key stats:
- 42% of tech workers are at high risk of burnout (Yerbo, 2023) (The stats are worse in 2025)
- 2 in 5 engineers report poor or very poor mental health
- How anxiety shows up in digital workplaces — from imposter syndrome to fear of obsolescence
- The role of remote work in increasing isolation and stress
- Simple but powerful boundaries and recovery pra...
Adam Larkin is a motivational speaker, recovery advocate, serial entrepreneur, and the CEO of Gitt Apparel. Adam’s brand is on a mission to encourage people to live their best lives through adopting a healthy lifestyle. The Gitt philosophy’s core principle is to get up and do something different. As a New York native, Adam launched Gitt Apparel in NYC. Today, his powerhouse brand has expanded to 38 states and counting.
When he’s no...
As a seasoned business coach with 16 years of experience, Jacob Roig inspires and equips ambitious entrepreneurs to overcome growth barriers, increase their income, and enjoy more time off without compromise. Through his proprietary Pricing for Profit Calculator and proven strategies, Jacob helps business owners confidently expand their teams, increase their impact, and achieve financial freedom.
In this energizing conversation, Jac...
Once an unapologetic corporate climber, Jennifer Brick exited her thriving corporate career to follow her passion: helping pave the path for more people like her to succeed at work. Shortly after starting her YouTube channel, people started turning to her to help them navigate toxic workplaces and toxic job recovery.
In the years since, Jennifer has helped thousands of people get over their toxic jobs and restore their career confi...
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For over 12 years, Jahmaal has empowered countless individuals to optimize their time and safeguard their mental well-being. Now, he’s on a mission to revolutionize the work culture of 50,000 companies by 2035, ensuring they thrive from the inside out.
Jahmaal Marshall is a corporate wellness advocate and leader who reshapes work cultures to prioritize mental health. With a 12-year track record, he equips executives and HR professio...
For over 12 years, Jahmaal has empowered countless individuals to optimize their time and safeguard their mental well-being. Now, he’s on a mission to revolutionize the work culture of 50,000 companies by 2035, ensuring they thrive from the inside out.
Jahmaal Marshall is a corporate wellness advocate and leader who reshapes work cultures to prioritize mental health. With a 12-year track record, he equips executives and HR professio...
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